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Illinois Capitol
Feb 20, 2024
'The most ambitious package of local journalism policy'
Two bills introduced at the Statehouse this month would require Big Tech companies to pay Illinois news organizations for their content, provide tax…
PAR student with camera and microphone in front of Illinois Capitol.
Feb 02, 2024
Learn about PAR, hear from a graduate
As part of UIS' "Exploring Graduate School" week, Public Affairs Reporting director Jason Piscia this week hosted a presentation highlighting the financial,…
State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Loves Park, at podium, talks about the Local Journalism Task Force's report during a news conference at the Capitol on Jan. 16, 2024. Photo by Alex Abbeduto/Capitol News Illinois
Feb 01, 2024
Journalism task force recommends tax credits, fellowships
A task force that studied the decline of local journalism in Illinois outlined its findings and policy recommendations at the Capitol recently. State Sen…
PAR Hall of Fame plaque
Jan 31, 2024
Help us select the PAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Bill Miller Public Affairs Reporting Hall of Fame was established in 2006 and will induct a new class in summer 2024. The UIS Public Affairs Reporting…
Screenshot of Jason Piscia and Andrew Adams appearing on CapitolView on January, 25. 2024.
Jan 26, 2024
PAR on CapitolView - Jan. 25
PAR director Jason Piscia and Class of '22 grad Andrew Adams of Capitol News Illinois talked about the week that was in state government on the Jan. 25, 2024…
Ashley Lisenby
Feb 22, 2023
Ashley Lisenby (PAR '16) named news director at St. Louis Public Radio
Ashley Lisenby Ashley Lisenby, a 2016 graduate of the UIS Public Affairs Reporting program, was named Wednesday the new news director at St. Louis…
PAR graduates Hannah Meisel, left, and Andrew Adams report on state government for Capitol News Illinois.
Feb 22, 2023
PAR graduates added to Capitol News Illinois staff
PAR graduates Hannah Meisel, left, and Andrew Adams report on state government for Capitol News Illinois. A pair of Public Affairs Reporting program…
Invitation for SCM alumni event on April 20.
Feb 09, 2023
PAR seeks former students for alumni panel, journalism camp
The Public Affairs Reporting program is looking for former students to assist with two events happening at and around UIS in the months to come. 1. On…